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Basil Walnut Pesto Recipe
A classic Italian basil walnut pesto sauce consisting of a rustic basil leaf puree, garlic, olive oil and walnuts. It can be made with pine nuts, hazelnuts or almonds as well.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 10 min⏳ Prep: 10 min👤 Florentina📖 ciaoflorentina
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- skillet
- bowl
- food processor
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Start by adding the nuts to a cold skillet. Turn on the heat and toast until lightly golden watching them closely to make sure they don't burn. Cool off completely.
2
In the bowl of a food processor buzz up the toasted walnuts with the basil leaves and olive oil until a rustic puree forms.
3
Transfer the sauce to a bowl and stir in the grated garlic, parmesan cheese, lemon zest and juice.
garlic (grated)2 cloves
4
Adjust seasonings to your taste with sea salt and more lemon juice. Serve promptly with pasta, pizza, sandwiches, salads, potatoes or panini.
sea salt (+ more to taste)1 pinch
Nutrition Facts
calories
420 kcal
fat Content
44 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
1 g
sodium Content
145 mg
protein Content
7 g
cholesterol Content
6 mg
carbohydrate Content
4 g
saturated Fat Content
6 g
unsaturated Fat Content
35 g
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